Mate in 3: queen to g7 (g3)
c9-20470naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
16. Qxg7+ Nf7 17. Qxf7+ Kxc6 18. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf7, then Qxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
SP-366 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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