Mate in 3: queen to g4 (h4)
c9-23844Puzzle 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
21. Qxg4 g6 22. Qc4+ d5 23. Qxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qc4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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