Mate in 3: queen to b7 (c6)
c9-18270Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
32. Qxb7+ Ke8 33. Rf7 Rxg2 34. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rf7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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