Mate in 3: queen to g8 (b8)
c9-23602Puzzle 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
25. Qxg8+ Kf6 26. Qf8+ Ke6 27. Rxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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