Mate in 3: queen to g4 (g3·2)
c9-26248Puzzle 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
26. Qxg4+ Kh6 27. Rf7+ Rg5 28. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Rf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #455.
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