Mate in 3: queen to c7 (a5)
c9-22054Puzzle 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
16. Qxc7+ Ke6 17. Qe7+ Kf5 18. Ng3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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