Mate in 3: queen to c8 (g8)
c9-25051Puzzle 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
28. Qxc8+ Kd5 29. Qc4+ Ke5 30. Qd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Qc4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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