Mate in 3: queen to f8 (h8)
c9-20725Puzzle 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
23. Qxf8+ Kc7 24. Na6+ Kc6 25. Qc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Na6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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