Mate in 3: queen to c6 (a6·3)
c9-21064Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
35. Qxc6+ Kd8 36. Qa8+ Kd7 37. c6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
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