Mate in 3: pawn to f6 (f5)
c9-27674Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. f6+ Kxe6 22. Qg4+ Ke5 23. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe6, then Qg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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