Mate in 3: queen to c6 (c5)
c9-22148Puzzle 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
23. Qxc6+ Bc7 24. Nd6+ Kd8 25. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc7, then Nd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
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