Mate in 3: queen to f7 (h5·2)
c9-19488Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qf7+ Ke5 25. Qe6+ Kd4 26. Rfd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #592.
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