Mate in 3: queen to g7 (c3)
c9-23549Puzzle 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
38. Qxg7+ Kxe6 39. Rg5 Kd6 40. Rg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe6, then Rg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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