Mate in 3: queen to f4 (e4)
c9-15518Puzzle 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
24. Qxf4+ Ke6 25. Ng5+ Kd5 26. Rc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #219.
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