Mate in 3: queen to c6
c9-03678Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
16. Qc6+ Kb8 17. Nc5 gxf5 18. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
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