Mate in 3: queen to c7 (b7)
c9-25299naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
28. Qxc7+ Ke6 29. Qd7+ Ke5 30. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
SP-641 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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