Mate in 3: queen to f5 (f7·2)
c9-22363Puzzle 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
36. Qf5+ g6 37. Qf7+ Kh8 38. dxc8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
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