Mate in 3: queen to f7 (b7·2)
c9-11792Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qxf7+ Kg5 32. hxg7 Rf8 33. Rh5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then hxg7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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