Mate in 3: queen to f3 (f2)
c9-23284Puzzle 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
31. Qxf3+ Bf6 32. Qxf6+ Kg8 33. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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