Mate in 3: queen to c6 (a6·4)
c9-14328Puzzle 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
36. Qxc6 Qa7 37. Ne6+ fxe6 38. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qa7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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