Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c4·2)
c9-12208Puzzle 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
26. Qxc7+ Qxc7 27. Rcxc7 Re8 28. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc7, then Rcxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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