Mate in 3: queen to f5 (c2·2)
c9-22443Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
21. Qxf5 Nh7 22. Qxh7+ Kf8 23. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nh7, then Qxh7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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