Mate in 3: queen to g7 (g4)
c9-17560Puzzle 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. Qg7+ Ke8 27. Qxg8+ Kd7 28. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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