Mate in 3: queen to g5 (g3)
c9-24950Puzzle 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
30. Qxg5+ Kf8 31. Nd5+ Ke8 32. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nd5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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