Mate in 3: queen to c8 (h3)
c9-23863Puzzle 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
20. Qc8+ Rd8 21. Ng6+ Qe6 22. Qxe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd8, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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