Mate in 3: pawn to f8 (f7·2)
c9-27092Puzzle 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
36. f8=Q+ Kh7 37. Rf7+ Kg6 38. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rf7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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