Mate in 3: queen to f7 (g7·2)
c9-28377naming 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
39. Qf7+ Rg6 40. Bb2 Kg5 41. Qd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
SP-279 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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