Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g4·2)
c9-15517Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
26. Qxg6+ Kf8 27. Nxd7+ Rxd7 28. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #76.
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