Mate in 3: queen to f8 (b4)
c9-22034Puzzle 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
28. Qf8+ Kg5 29. Qf5+ Kh4 30. Qg4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
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