Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f2·2)
c9-22705Puzzle 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
26. Qc5+ Kb8 27. Qd6+ Ka8 28. Rxa5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #951.
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