Mate in 3: pawn to f6 (g5·4)
c9-21785Puzzle 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
33. gxf6 Kxf6 34. Qg5+ Ke6 35. Rxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf6, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #244.
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