Mate in 3: queen to c5
c9-15777Puzzle 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
31. Qxc5+ b6 32. Qe7+ Ka6 33. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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