Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g5·3)
c9-25996Puzzle 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
29. Qg6+ Rf6 30. Qxf6+ Kb7 31. Bxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d5 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 #189.
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