Mate in 3: queen to f8 (g8·4)
c9-26435Puzzle 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
25. Qxf8+ Kd7 26. Nf6+ Kc6 27. Qc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Nf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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