Mate in 3: pawn to g7 (g6·2)
c9-24173Puzzle 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
33. g7+ Kxg7 34. Qf7+ Kh6 35. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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