Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f2·4)
c9-23626Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
23. Qxf6+ Ke8 24. Bg5 a4 25. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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