Mate in 3: queen to c7 (f4)
c9-23474Puzzle 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
31. Qxc7 Nc6 32. Rb8+ Nxb8 33. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc6, then Rb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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