Mate in 3: queen to c7 (d7·2)
c9-09894Puzzle 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
28. Qc7+ Ka8 29. Qc8+ Rxc8 30. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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