Mate in 3: queen to g8 (h7·3)
c9-27958Puzzle 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
28. Qxg8+ Ke7 29. Qf8+ Kd7 30. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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