Mate in 3: queen to f6 (g7·2)
c9-24214Puzzle 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
17. Qxf6+ Re7 18. Qf8+ Re8 19. Bxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re7, then Qf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #775.
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