Mate in 3: queen to g7 (e5)
c9-27361Puzzle 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
29. Qg7+ Kd6 30. Ne4+ Kd5 31. Qd4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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