Mate in 3: queen to f6 (e7)
c9-22752Puzzle 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
30. Qxf6+ Kd3 31. Rc3+ Qxc3 32. Qxc3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd3, then Rc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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