Mate in 3: pawn to g4 (h3)
c9-26181Puzzle 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
28. hxg4+ Bh5 29. Qxg5+ Kh7 30. Rxh5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh5, then Qxg5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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