Mate in 3: queen to c8 (c3)
c9-22593Puzzle 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
21. Qc8+ Rd8 22. Rxd8+ Kf7 23. h8=N#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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