Mate in 3: pawn to f7 (g6·2)
c9-16639Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
16. gxf7+ Bxf7 17. Rh8+ Kg7 18. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf7, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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