Mate in 3: queen to f6 (g5·3)
c9-28459Puzzle 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
35. Qxf6+ Kd7 36. Qxf7+ Kd6 37. Rh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #736.
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