Mate in 3: queen to g8 (b3·3)
c9-21007Puzzle 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
17. Qg8+ Rxg8 18. hxg8=Q+ Re8 19. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg8, then hxg8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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