Mate in 3: queen to f7 (c4·5)
c9-11548Puzzle 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
24. Qf7+ Kd8 25. Rb8+ Rc8 26. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #722.
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