Mate in 3: queen to g8 (c8)
c9-22797Puzzle 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
33. Qg8+ Kh5 34. Qh8+ Kg6 35. Rf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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