Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g5)
c9-22082Puzzle 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
35. Qxg6+ Kxe5 36. Qd6+ Kf5 37. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe5, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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