Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f5)
c9-22300Puzzle 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
29. Qxf7+ Kh6 30. Qg8 Bxh4 31. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to g8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Qg8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
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