Mate in 3: queen to f4
c9-05478Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
6. Qf4+ Kg6 7. Rxg4+ Kh5 8. Ng3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rxg4+ and you stay on top.
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