Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g4)
c9-22089Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
31. Qxg6+ Kg8 32. Qe8+ Kh7 33. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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