Mate in 3: queen to f2 (f1)
c9-23512naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
24. Qxf2+ Ke8 25. Nxc6+ Re7 26. Rxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
SP-71 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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