Mate in 3: pawn to f8 (e7)
c9-26862Puzzle 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
34. exf8=Q+ Kh7 35. Nf6+ gxf6 36. Rg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Nf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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