Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (h5)
c9-24115Puzzle 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
33. hxg6+ Kg7 34. Qh7+ Kf8 35. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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