Mate in 3: queen to g7 (g3·2)
c9-24046Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Qxg7 Qxg2+ 27. Kxg2 Rf8 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to g2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxg2+, then Kxg2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #149.
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