Mate in 3: queen to a8 (c6·2)
c9-20897Puzzle 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
21. Qxa8+ Kd7 22. Qc6+ Kd8 23. Bxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #553.
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