Mate in 3: queen to f5 (d3·3)
c9-23949Puzzle 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
24. Qf5+ Ke8 25. Rg8+ Bf8 26. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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