Mate in 3: pawn to f7 (f6·6)
c9-28353Puzzle 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
15. f7+ Nxf7 16. Qg6+ Ng7 17. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxf7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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