Mate in 3: queen to f4 (f7)
c9-25986naming 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
37. Qf4+ g5 38. Qxg5+ Kh7 39. Nf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Qxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
SP-438 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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