Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f8·3)
c9-27458Puzzle 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
30. Qc5+ Kd8 31. Nf7+ Ke8 32. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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