Mate in 3: queen to c7 (b7·4)
c9-12774Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
31. Qc7 Kf7 32. Rxd8 axb5 33. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxd8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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