Mate in 3: queen to f1 (g2)
c9-24432Puzzle 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. Qxf1 Na1 33. Qf8 c6 34. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to f8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Na1, then Qf8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #855.
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