Mate in 3: queen to c6 (a6·2)
c9-22362Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
15. Qxc6+ Bc7 16. Qd7+ Kb8 17. Na6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to a6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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