Mate in 3: queen to f7 (d5·2)
c9-22623Puzzle 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
35. Qxf7 Rg7 36. Qxg7 d5 37. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Qxg7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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