Mate in 3: queen to f7 (d7·3)
c9-26813Puzzle 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
29. Qxf7 Ne7 30. Qxe7 Bxe4 31. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxe7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
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