Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f5·2)
c9-19873Puzzle 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
36. Qxf6+ Kg8 37. Rh1 Rxe3 38. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rh1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #756.
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