Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c3·2)
c9-09175Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
25. Qc7+ Ke6 26. Rc6+ Nxc6 27. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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