Mate in 3: queen to f7 (f5·2)
c9-23230naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
29. Qxf7+ Kh6 30. Qf6+ Kh5 31. Bf3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Qf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
SP-151 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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