Mate in 3: queen to c5 (c4·3)
c9-25097Puzzle 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
27. Qxc5+ Kb8 28. Qc7+ Ka8 29. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #700.
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