Mate in 3: queen to c7 (h7)
c9-23599Puzzle 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
34. Qxc7 a6 35. Rxd5 c3 36. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a6, then Rxd5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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