Mate in 3: queen to c5 (d4·2)
c9-23995Puzzle 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
18. Qc5+ Bc6 19. Be6+ Kd8 20. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc6, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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