Mate in 3: queen to g8 (g2·2)
c9-19736Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
28. Qg8+ Kf6 29. Rf8+ Nf7 30. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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