Mate in 3: queen to c7 (g3)
c9-20668Puzzle 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
16. Qc7+ Nd7 17. Qxd7+ Kf8 18. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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