Mate in 3: queen to f8
c9-10987Puzzle 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
30. Qf8+ Kc6 31. Ba4+ Kb6 32. Qb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to a4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Ba4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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