Mate in 3: queen to c6 (c3·4)
c9-14920Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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. Qc6 Ke7 28. Qd7+ Kf8 29. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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