Mate in 3: pawn to h4
c9-14310Puzzle 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
30. h4+ Kf4 31. e3+ Kg3 32. Rh3#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf4, then e3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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