Mate in 3: queen to f5 (d7)
c9-19774Puzzle 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
28. Qf5+ g6 29. Qxh3+ Kg7 30. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qxh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
Explore position #576Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play