Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f5·4)
c9-24870Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
32. Qxf7+ Kxf7 33. Nd6+ Kf8 34. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf7, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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