Mate in 3: queen to g3 (g1)
c9-15233Puzzle 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
23. Qg3+ Re5 24. Qxe5+ d6 25. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re5, then Qxe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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