Mate in 3: queen to f5 (f8)
c9-13680Puzzle 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
35. Qf5+ g6 36. Qxg6+ Kh8 37. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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