Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f3·3)
c9-21750Puzzle 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
27. Qf6+ Kh5 28. Bf3+ g4 29. Qxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Bf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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