Mate in 3: queen to f7 (e6·4)
c9-17348Puzzle 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
25. Qxf7 Bxf2+ 26. Rxf2 fxe5 27. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf2+, then Rxf2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #693.
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