Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h6·2)
c9-23554Puzzle 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
23. Qxg6+ Kh8 24. Rf7 Bb6 25. Rh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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