Mate in 3: queen to f8 (f6)
c9-15787Puzzle 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. Qxf8+ Rg8 30. Qf6+ Rg7 31. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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