Mate in 3: pawn to g6 (h5·3)
c9-28146Puzzle 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
34. hxg6 Rxg6 35. Rxh6+ Rxh6 36. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg6, then Rxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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