Mate in 3: pawn to f7
c9-20180Puzzle 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
23. gxf7+ Kh7 24. Qf5+ Kh6 25. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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