Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f3·5)
c9-19051Puzzle 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
25. Qxf7+ Kh6 26. Qf8+ Kg5 27. Qf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Qf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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