Mate in 3: queen to c7 (e5)
c9-25885Puzzle 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
29. Qc7+ Ne7 30. Qxe7+ Kg6 31. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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