Mate in 3: pawn to g4 (g3)
c9-15419Puzzle 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
20. g4+ Kf4 21. Ne6+ Ke4 22. Nbc5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf4, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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