Mate in 3: queen to g8 (h8·3)
c9-26483Puzzle 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. Qxg8+ Ke7 27. Qf7+ Kd8 28. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 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 #771.
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