Mate in 3: queen to e7 (f8)
c9-23538naming 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
35. Qe7+ Nf7 36. Rxf7+ Kh6 37. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf7, then Rxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #317.
SP-317 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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