Mate in 3: queen to d7 (e7·2)
c9-18567Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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
40. Qd7 Qb7 41. Rxb7 Ne5 42. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb7, then Rxb7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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