Mate in 3: queen to g6 (g3·3)
c9-18196naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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. Qg6+ Rxg6 23. hxg6+ Kg8 24. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg6, then hxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
SP-151 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
Explore position #151Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play