Mate in 3: queen to f5 (e4·2)
c9-27931Puzzle 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
26. Qxf5 Rc8 27. Qe6 Rb8 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Qe6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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