Mate in 3: queen to c5 (b4·2)
c9-16213Puzzle 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
29. Qc5+ Bc6 30. d6+ Bxd6 31. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc6, then d6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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