Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g7)
c9-28367Puzzle 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
34. Qxg6+ Ke7 35. cxd6+ Kd8 36. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then cxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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