Mate in 3: queen to f3 (d1)
c9-19105Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Qxf3 a6 24. Qc6 a5 25. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a6, then Qc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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