Mate in 3: pawn to f7 (f6·5)
c9-09241Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. f7+ Kd8 30. Rh8+ Nf8 31. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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