Mate in 3: queen to g6 (b1·4)
c9-28491naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
19. Qxg6+ Kh8 20. Bxf6+ Rxf6 21. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
SP-4 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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