Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f5·3)
c9-24098Puzzle 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
27. Qf7+ Ne7 28. Qxe7+ Kc6 29. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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