Mate in 3: queen to c5 (d6)
c9-23901Puzzle 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
30. Qxc5 Bd5 31. Qd6 Bxg2 32. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd5, then Qd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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