Mate in 3: queen to g7 (b2)
c9-12832Puzzle 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
18. Qg7+ Ke6 19. Bg4+ Kd6 20. e5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g4 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Bg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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