Mate in 3: queen to c7 (d7·3)
c9-18535Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
24. Qxc7+ Ka6 25. Rd7 hxg5 26. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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