Mate in 3: queen to g7 (a7)
c9-13617Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
33. Qxg7 f4 34. Qe7+ Kxc8 35. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f4, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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