Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h7)
c9-24912Puzzle 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
15. Qxg6+ Bf7 16. Qg7 fxe5 17. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to g7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf7, then Qg7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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