Mate in 3: queen to c6 (c4)
c9-14634Puzzle 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
27. Qxc6+ Kb8 28. Rd8+ Ka7 29. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #83.
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