Mate in 3: pawn to f7 (g6)
c9-23491Puzzle 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
37. gxf7 Kf6 38. f8=Q+ Kg5 39. Re5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then f8=Q+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
Explore position #680Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play