Mate in 3: queen to f5 (d7·3)
c9-25240Puzzle 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. Qxf5+ Kg8 24. Nxd6 h5 25. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Nxd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #262.
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