Mate in 3: queen to f4 (g3)
c9-26074Puzzle 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
28. Qf4+ Ke6 29. exf8=Q Kd5 30. Q4d6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then exf8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #237.
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