Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g5·2)
c9-25043Puzzle 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
27. Qg6+ Ke7 28. Qf6+ Ke8 29. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #481.
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