Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f3·2)
c9-17655Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
23. Qxf7+ Be7 24. Qxe7+ Kb8 25. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #918.
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