Mate in 3: queen to e8 (g6·2)
c9-26591Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Qe8+ Kg7 30. Nh5+ Kh6 31. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Nh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #425.
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