Mate in 3: queen to f6 (e7·4)
c9-11151Puzzle 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
30. Qf6+ Kxh5 31. Qf5+ Kxh4 32. g3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh5, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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