Mate in 3: queen to c7 (b7·2)
c9-28178naming 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
32. Qxc7+ Kf8 33. Re1 a5 34. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #70.
SP-70 · ThroneScout — A knight starts on the edge (a/h) and the king sits centrally on d or e; the mirror twin stays in this family too.
Explore position #70Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play