Mate in 3: queen to g6 (f5)
c9-22061Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
29. Qxg6 Qe7 30. dxe7 Bd6 31. Nf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe7, then dxe7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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