Mate in 3: queen to c7 (g3·2)
c9-11629Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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. Qc7+ Ke8 39. Nd6+ Kf8 40. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #716.
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