Mate in 3: queen to g7 (d4)
c9-14116Puzzle 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
36. Qxg7 Qd6 37. Rxd6+ Kxd6 38. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd6, then Rxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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