Mate in 3: queen to f6 (e5·6)
c9-08836Puzzle 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
13. Qf6+ Ke8 14. Bxf8 f4 15. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bxf8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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