Mate in 3: queen to g6 (f6)
c9-25031Puzzle 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
16. Qxg6+ Bg7 17. Nf6+ Kf8 18. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #486.
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