Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c1·2)
c9-14245Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
23. Qc7 Re6 24. Bxe6 Ke8 25. Qe7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re6, then Bxe6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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