Mate in 3: queen to c4 (b3)
c9-25073Puzzle 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
25. Qxc4+ Ke8 26. Qc8+ Kf7 27. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #310.
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