Mate in 3: queen to f4 (e3)
c9-10240Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
10. Qxf4+ Kg6 11. gxf5+ Kxh5 12. Qg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then gxf5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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