Mate in 3: queen to d7 (e7)
c9-27620Puzzle 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
26. Qxd7+ Kb8 27. Qc8+ Ka7 28. Qxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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