Mate in 3: queen to g6 (d6)
c9-09536Puzzle 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
34. Qg6+ Kh8 35. Rb8+ Bc8 36. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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