Mate in 3: queen to c7 (d7)
c9-24445Puzzle 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
24. Qxc7+ Ka6 25. Bb7+ Ka7 26. Bc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Bb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
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