Mate in 3: queen to c7 (b8·3)
c9-15260Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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+ Ke6 39. Re1+ Kf5 40. Qf4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #595.
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