Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f2·3)
c9-22355Puzzle 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
20. Qf7+ Kd8 21. Qf8+ Rxf8 22. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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