Mate in 3: queen to c8 (f5)
c9-22006Puzzle 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
26. Qxc8+ Kg7 27. Nf5+ Kh8 28. g7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Nf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #492.
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