Mate in 3: queen to f7 (h5)
c9-25274naming 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
26. Qf7+ Kh8 27. Rg8+ Rxg8 28. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
SP-473 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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