Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f7)
c9-18084Puzzle 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
10. Qf6+ Be7 11. Qxh8+ Bf8 12. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Qxh8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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