Mate in 3: queen to g5 (g2)
c9-25891Puzzle 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
27. Qg5+ Kf8 28. Qf6+ Nf7 29. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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