Mate in 3: queen to f1
c9-22240Puzzle 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
36. Qf1+ Kh4 37. Qf2+ Kh3 38. Qg3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Qf2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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