Mate in 3: queen to f5 (f3·2)
c9-21879Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
24. Qxf5+ Nf6 25. Rd8+ Ke7 26. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf6, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
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