Mate in 3: queen to f4 (d2)
c9-11730Puzzle 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
29. Qxf4+ Bf5 30. Qxf5+ Rf6 31. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf5, then Qxf5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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