Mate in 3: pawn to g7 (f6·3)
c9-26982Puzzle 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. fxg7+ Kxg7 24. Qf7+ Kh8 25. Ng6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #595.
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