Mate in 3: queen to c6 (d6)
c9-19525Puzzle 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
36. Qxc6+ Rd7 37. Bxb5 Ke7 38. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Bxb5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
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