Mate in 3: queen to f3
c9-17097Shuffle 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
33. Qxf3 Rd7 34. Qf8+ Rd8 35. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Qf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
SP-285 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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