Mate in 3: queen to f6 (e6·3)
c9-23577Puzzle 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
32. Qxf6+ Kh7 33. Ne6 f4 34. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Ne6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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