Mate in 3: queen to c7 (h2)
c9-24406Puzzle 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
32. Qc7+ Kb4 33. Qxb6+ Kc4 34. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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