Mate in 3: queen to b7 (f3·2)
c9-28235Puzzle 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
20. Qb7+ Rc7 21. dxc7+ Ke8 22. c8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then dxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #579.
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