Mate in 3: pawn to h8
c9-13957Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
30. h8=Q+ Kf7 31. Rh7+ Ke6 32. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rh7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #457.
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