Mate in 3: queen to g8 (h7·2)
c9-25059Puzzle 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
24. Qg8+ Bf8 25. Qf7+ Kd8 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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