Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h6·4)
c9-22554Puzzle 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
36. Qg6+ Kh8 37. Ng5 Re8 38. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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