Mate in 3: pawn to h4 (h2)
c9-10513Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
31. h4+ Kxh4 32. Bf6+ Kg3 33. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh4, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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