Mate in 3: queen to f5 (d7·2)
c9-26429Puzzle 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
33. Qxf5+ Kd4 34. Rd7+ Ke3 35. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd4, then Rd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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