Mate in 3: queen to f6 (g7·5)
c9-22504Puzzle 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
23. Qf6+ Kg4 24. Nxe5+ dxe5 25. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then Nxe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #32.
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