Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f4·4)
c9-13367Puzzle 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
35. Qf7+ Kd8 36. Rxe8+ Rxe8 37. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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