Mate in 3: queen to f5 (e5)
c9-25334Puzzle 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
15. Qf5+ Rd7 16. Qxd7+ Kb8 17. Nc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
Explore position #914Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play