Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (f5·2)
c9-27891Puzzle 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
26. fxg6 c6 27. Qxd6 Nc7 28. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Qxd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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