Mate in 3: queen to g7 (g2)
c9-10426Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
28. Qxg7 Rxc3 29. Qg8+ Qf8 30. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc3, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #368.
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