Mate in 3: queen to f6 (d4)
c9-09484naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
28. Qf6+ Re7 29. Qh8+ Re8 30. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re7, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #689.
SP-689 · ThroneGuard — King home on d or e, knights kept off the a- and h-files — the family of the standard starting array.
Explore position #689Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play