Mate in 3: queen to f7 (g6)
c9-22302Puzzle 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
27. Qf7+ Kd6 28. Qe7+ Kxc6 29. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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