Mate in 3: queen to f3 (g4)
c9-25757Puzzle 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
24. Qf3+ Ne4 25. Qd3+ Qd4 26. Qxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne4, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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