Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (h5·2)
c9-24858Puzzle 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
20. hxg6+ Bh3 21. Rxh3+ Kxg6 22. Bf7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h3 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh3, then Rxh3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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