Mate in 3: queen to f6 (d4·4)
c9-22193Puzzle 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. Qxf6+ Ke8 28. Qf8+ Kd7 29. Ne5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
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