Mate in 3: queen to c6 (d5)
c9-12726Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
29. Qc6 b5 30. Re3 Ba7 31. Re8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- rook to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Re3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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