Mate in 3: queen to c5 (d4·3)
c9-13454Puzzle 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
32. Qc5+ Ke8 33. Qc8+ Ke7 34. d6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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