Mate in 3: queen to g8 (g1)
c9-11091Puzzle 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
21. Qg8+ Rxg8 22. hxg8=Q+ Kf6 23. Bg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg8, then hxg8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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