Mate in 3: pawn to g4 (g3·2)
c9-25332Puzzle 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
30. g4+ Kh4 31. Kf2 Ng6 32. Rh1#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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