Mate in 3: queen to g1 (h1)
c9-17182Puzzle 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
17. Qg1+ Qd4 18. Qxd4+ Nxd4 19. Rb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd4, then Qxd4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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