Mate in 3: pawn to g7 (g6)
c9-27253Puzzle 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
25. g7+ Kg8 26. Bh7+ Kxh7 27. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Bh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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