Mate in 3: queen to f8 (b4·2)
c9-27707Puzzle 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
34. Qxf8 Kg6 35. Qg7+ Kh5 36. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qg7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
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