Mate in 3: pawn to f8
c9-16933Puzzle 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
17. f8=Q+ Bg7 18. g5+ Kxg6 19. Qcxf5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then g5+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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