Mate in 3: pawn to g4 (f3)
c9-22255Puzzle 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
34. fxg4+ Kh4 35. Qg3+ Kg5 36. Bd2#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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