Mate in 3: queen to g5 (f6)
c9-26219Puzzle 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
30. Qg5+ Kh8 31. Qxh4+ Kg8 32. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qxh4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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