Mate in 3: queen to f3 (h1)
c9-27171Puzzle 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
27. Qxf3+ c6 28. Qxc6+ Ka7 29. Rxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Qxc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
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