Mate in 3: queen to g8 (h8·2)
c9-26193Puzzle 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. Qxg8+ Ke7 30. Qf7+ Kd6 31. Bg3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #777.
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