Mate in 3: pawn to f6 (g5·3)
c9-27328Puzzle 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. gxf6 d3+ 24. Kf1 g5 25. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d3+, then Kf1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #163.
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