Mate in 3: queen to c7 (a7)
c9-22294Puzzle 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
36. Qxc7+ Kg8 37. Nf5 Bb5 38. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Nf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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