Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h6)
c9-21891Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
22. Qxg6+ Kh8 23. Qh5+ Kg8 24. Rg1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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