Mate in 3: queen to f7 (c4·3)
c9-17527naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
19. Qxf7+ Kh8 20. Qf8+ Rxf8 21. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #592.
SP-592 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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