Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (h5·4)
c9-13762Puzzle 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
18. hxg6 Qh2 19. Rxh2 Nf5 20. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qh2, then Rxh2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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