Mate in 3: pawn to f6 (e5·3)
c9-28360Puzzle 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
23. exf6+ Kxf7 24. Rg7+ Ke8 25. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf7, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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