Mate in 3: pawn to h6 (g5·2)
c9-25091Puzzle 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
25. gxh6 Rxh6 26. O-O+ Bf6 27. Bd6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: king to g1 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxh6, then O-O+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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