Mate in 3: queen to f7 (c7)
c9-18536Puzzle 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
24. Qf7+ Ke5 25. Qe7+ Kf4 26. Rh4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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