Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g3·4)
c9-14662Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
24. Qg6+ Kf8 25. Bh6+ Ng7 26. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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