Mate in 3: queen to f8 (e7·3)
c9-27261Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
22. Qxf8+ Ka7 23. Bb6+ Ka6 24. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Bb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #571.
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