Mate in 3: queen to f7 (c4·2)
c9-26315Puzzle 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
30. Qf7+ Kh6 31. Nxf5+ Kg5 32. Be3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Nxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
Explore position #37Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play