Mate in 3: queen to f5 (f8·2)
c9-25788Puzzle 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
30. Qf5+ Rd7 31. Nc5 b6 32. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
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