Mate in 3: queen to c8 (a8)
c9-24576Puzzle 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. Qxc8+ Bd8 31. Qe6+ Be7 32. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Qe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #784.
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