Mate in 3: pawn to h6 (g5)
c9-23981Puzzle 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
41. gxh6 Ka8 42. h7 Kb8 43. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then h7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
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