Mate in 3: queen to g7 (c3·2)
c9-01999Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
13. Qxg7+ Ke7 14. Bg5+ Ke6 15. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bg5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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