Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f3·4)
c9-17769Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
24. Qxf7+ Kd8 25. Bf6+ Kc8 26. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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