Mate in 3: queen to c6 (f3)
c9-18224Puzzle 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
29. Qc6+ Kd8 30. Rg8+ Rf8 31. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #431.
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