Mate in 3: queen to g4 (e2·2)
c9-26850Puzzle 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
24. Qxg4+ f5 25. Re8+ Kd7 26. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f5, then Re8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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