Mate in 3: pawn to f6 (g5·2)
c9-25880Puzzle 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
23. gxf6+ Kg8 24. Qd8+ Rf8 25. Nh6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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