Mate in 3: queen to c5 (c4·2)
c9-24269Puzzle 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
35. Qxc5+ Kb7 36. Rb1+ Ka6 37. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rb1+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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