Mate in 3: queen to c6 (f6·2)
c9-25033Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
37. Qxc6+ Kb8 38. Nd7+ Ka7 39. Bxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #908.
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