Mate in 3: queen to f5 (h5)
c9-27342naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
19. Qxf5+ Ke7 20. Qf7+ Kd8 21. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
SP-277 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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