Mate in 3: pawn to g5 (g4·6)
c9-28413Puzzle 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
29. g5+ Kxg5 30. R1f5+ Kh6 31. Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg5, then R1f5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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