Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f2)
c9-22849Puzzle 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 Be5 31. Qxg6+ Bg7 32. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Qxg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
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