Mate in 3: queen to f7 (c7·2)
c9-15739Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
30. Qxf7+ Rxf7 31. Rc8+ Rf8 32. Rfxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf7, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #41.
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