Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f8·5)
c9-16473Puzzle 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
36. Qc5+ b6 37. Qf7+ Ka6 38. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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