Mate in 3: queen to g2
c9-17684Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
38. Qg2+ Qg5 39. Qxg5+ Kh7 40. Bg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg5, then Qxg5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
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