Mate in 3: queen to f7 (g7)
c9-22241Puzzle 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
25. Qxf7+ Kc6 26. e4 e5 27. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then e4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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