Mate in 3: queen to f5 (c8)
c9-28061Puzzle 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
20. Qf5+ Kg7 21. Qf6+ Kh7 22. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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