Mate in 3: queen to d7 (f7)
c9-10617Puzzle 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
30. Qxd7 Ne7 31. Rf8+ Ng8 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Rf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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