Mate in 3: queen to f5 (f7)
c9-24282naming 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
40. Qxf5+ Qf4 41. Qxf4+ Kg2 42. Qg4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf4, then Qxf4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
SP-456 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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