Mate in 3: queen to f7 (e6·3)
c9-18530Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
26. Qf7+ Kh8 27. g7+ Kh7 28. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then g7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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