Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f2)
c9-24607Puzzle 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 Qe5 36. Rxe5 Rc5 37. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe5, then Rxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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