Mate in 3: queen to c5 (c7·2)
c9-11219Puzzle 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
19. Qc5+ Ke8 20. Bf6 g3 21. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #15.
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