Mate in 3: queen to f6 (f3)
c9-23527naming 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
30. Qxf6+ Kg8 31. Qf7+ Kh8 32. Ng6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
SP-156 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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