Mate in 3: queen to c6 (c4·3)
c9-19501Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
30. Qxc6 Ng8 31. Qxb6+ Ka8 32. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng8, then Qxb6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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