Mate in 3: pawn to f4
c9-11399Puzzle 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. f4+ Qxf4 31. Qxf4+ Kxd5 32. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxf4, then Qxf4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
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