Mate in 3: pawn to f7 (f6·3)
c9-24416Puzzle 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
17. f7+ Kf8 18. Qe7+ Kg7 19. f8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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