Mate in 3: queen to f7 (c4·4)
c9-10064naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
23. Qf7+ Kh6 24. Rd6+ Kg5 25. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
SP-73 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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