Mate in 3: queen to c6
c9-08938Puzzle 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
24. Qc6+ Bc5 25. bxc5 b5 26. Rb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc5, then bxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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