Mate in 3: queen to f7 (e8)
c9-26093Puzzle 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
38. Qf7+ Kh8 39. Bh6 Nf4 40. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #122.
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