Mate in 3: queen to f7 (e7·2)
c9-28265naming 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
23. Qxf7+ Kh8 24. Rh6+ Bh7 25. Rxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rh6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
SP-582 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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