Mate in 3: queen to c6 (h1·2)
c9-17384Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
28. Qc6+ Ka7 29. Nb5+ Kb8 30. a7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #531.
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