Mate in 3: queen to g5 (e7·2)
c9-26847Puzzle 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
21. Qg5+ Ng6 22. Qxd8+ Nf8 23. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng6, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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