Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c4)
c9-11064Puzzle 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
35. Qc7+ Ka8 36. Qxd8+ Bc8 37. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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