Mate in 3: queen to c6 (a4·3)
c9-17306Puzzle 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
31. Qxc6 Bc7 32. Qxc7+ Ke8 33. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc7, then Qxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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