Mate in 3: queen to f7 (g8)
c9-24242Puzzle 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
23. Qxf7+ Kc6 24. N3d4+ Kc5 25. b4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then N3d4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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