Mate in 3: queen to f6 (a1·4)
c9-27741Puzzle 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
29. Qf6+ Re7 30. Qh8+ Re8 31. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re7, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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