Mate in 3: pawn to g7
c9-14138Puzzle 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
15. hxg7+ Kxg7 16. Qg5+ Kh8 17. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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