Mate in 3: queen to f3 (g2)
c9-27138Puzzle 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
36. Qxf3 Ra7 37. Qd5 bxc4 38. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ra7, then Qd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
Explore position #842Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play