Mate in 3: queen to g4 (d4)
c9-12706Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
29. Qxg4+ Bg7 30. f6 h5 31. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then f6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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