Mate in 3: queen to g7 (h6·2)
c9-15255naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
22. Qxg7+ Ke8 23. Nf6+ Kd8 24. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #224.
SP-224 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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