Mate in 3: queen to c5 (b4)
c9-11191Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
20. Qxc5+ Ke6 21. Qxe5+ Kf7 22. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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