Mate in 3: queen to f6 (g6)
c9-23669Puzzle 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
19. Qxf6+ Ke8 20. Rh8+ Bg8 21. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rh8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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