Mate in 3: pawn to h5 (g4)
c9-15726Puzzle 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
31. gxh5+ Kh6 32. Qxg7+ Kxh5 33. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
Explore position #254Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play