Mate in 3: queen to f5 (h7)
c9-22758Puzzle 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
22. Qf5+ e6 23. Qxf7+ Ne7 24. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e6, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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