Mate in 3: queen to f6 (h6)
c9-28324Puzzle 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
33. Qxf6 Ng6 34. Ng7+ Kf8 35. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng6, then Ng7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #96.
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