Mate in 3: queen to c5 (g1)
c9-23704Puzzle 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
14. Qc5+ Kf6 15. fxg5+ Kxe5 16. Qe3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then fxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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