Mate in 3: queen to c7 (c5)
c9-13398Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
31. Qxc7+ Ka6 32. Bd3+ Rb5 33. axb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Bd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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