Mate in 3: queen to f8 (f7·3)
c9-28374Puzzle 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
19. Qf8+ Kd7 20. Ne5+ Kd6 21. c5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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