Mate in 3: queen to g7 (d4)
c9-05190Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
15. Qg7+ Ke7 16. Qxf7+ Kd6 17. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxf7+ and you win the knight.
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