Mate in 3: queen to f7 (e8·2)
c9-08867Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
31. Qf7+ Kh8 32. Rxf5 exf5 33. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #368.
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