Mate in 3: queen to c8 (c7)
c9-14394Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
24. Qxc8+ Ka7 25. Qc5+ b6 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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