Mate in 3: queen to d7 (c7·2)
c9-09900Puzzle 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
38. Qxd7+ Kf6 39. Qh7 g4 40. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qh7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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