Mate in 3: queen to f8 (c8)
c9-18431naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
35. Qf8+ Kg6 36. Qf7+ Kh6 37. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
SP-88 · 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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