Mate in 3: queen to c8 (b7·3)
c9-20984Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
14. Qc8+ Ke7 15. Bxc5+ Rd6 16. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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