Mate in 3: pawn to g7 (f6·2)
c9-25266Puzzle 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
24. fxg7+ Kg8 25. gxh8=Q+ Kxh8 26. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then gxh8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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