Mate in 3: queen to e5 (g3·2)
c9-25598Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
38. Qe5+ Rf6 39. Qxf6+ Kg8 40. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #784.
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