Mate in 3: queen to g6 (b1·5)
c9-21778Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
32. Qg6 Rh7 33. Bxd6+ Rxd6 34. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh7, then Bxd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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