Mate in 3: queen to g7 (g6)
c9-25343Puzzle 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
41. Qg7+ Ke6 42. Qxd7+ Kf6 43. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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