Mate in 3: queen to c6 (c5·3)
c9-09515Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
30. Qxc6 Kf8 31. Qd6+ Kg8 32. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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