Mate in 3: queen to f6 (b2·2)
c9-17254Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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
33. Qf6 Qb6 34. Rxf7+ Kg8 35. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb6, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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