Mate in 3: pawn to c6 (c5)
c9-18673Puzzle 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. c6+ Kxc6 30. Qc8+ Kd5 31. Qc4#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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