Mate in 3: queen to f8 (f7)
c9-24073Puzzle 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
28. Qf8+ Kc7 29. Qxe7+ Kc8 30. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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