Mate in 3: queen to g3 (e1)
c9-22188Puzzle 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
25. Qg3+ e5 26. Qxe5+ Kc6 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then Qxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #753.
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