Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f2·2)
c9-27184Puzzle 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
25. Qf7+ Kd8 26. Ra8+ Qc8 27. Bf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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