Mate in 3: pawn to e8 (f7·2)
c9-12849Puzzle 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
26. fxe8=Q Kg7 27. Qxg5+ Kh7 28. Qeg8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxg5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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