Mate in 3: queen to c3
c9-24329Puzzle 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
32. Qxc3 b2 33. Qxe5 b1=Q 34. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b2, then Qxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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