Mate in 3: queen to f4 (c1·2)
c9-19759Puzzle 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
26. Qf4+ Ke7 27. d6+ Ke6 28. Bf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then d6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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