Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (f5)
c9-23000Puzzle 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
35. fxg6 Kf8 36. Bc5+ Kg8 37. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bc5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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