Mate in 3: pawn to h6 (h5)
c9-24596Puzzle 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
38. h6+ Kh7 39. Rf7+ Kh8 40. Nhg6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #477.
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