Mate in 3: queen to c8 (c7·2)
c9-21746Puzzle 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. Qc8+ Ka7 37. Qb8+ Ka6 38. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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