Mate in 3: queen to c7 (b8)
c9-26857Puzzle 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
21. Qxc7+ Rd7 22. Qxd7+ Kf8 23. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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