Mate in 3: queen to g8 (g5·2)
c9-12479Puzzle 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
26. Qg8+ Rxg8 27. fxg8=Q+ Qe8 28. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg8, then fxg8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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