Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f2·2)
c9-22898Puzzle 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
37. Qxf6 Nf5 38. exf5 Rxc7 39. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf5, then exf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
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