Mate in 3: queen to g4 (g3)
c9-23983Puzzle 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
24. Qxg4+ Kf8 25. Rxe8+ Kxe8 26. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rxe8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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