Mate in 3: queen to f8 (f7·2)
c9-28200Puzzle 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
31. Qxf8+ Kd7 32. Qe7+ Kc8 33. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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