Mate in 3: queen to g6 (h6·3)
c9-26247Puzzle 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
23. Qxg6+ Ng7 24. Qf7+ Kh7 25. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng7, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
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