Mate in 3: queen to f5 (g4)
c9-14539Puzzle 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
23. Qxf5+ Kc7 24. Qc8+ Kb6 25. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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