Mate in 3: queen to c3 (a1)
c9-24755Puzzle 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
10. Qc3+ Kd7 11. Qc7+ Ke6 12. Rb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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