Mate in 3: queen to c8 (d7)
c9-25165Puzzle 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
39. Qxc8+ Kxa7 40. c6 g4 41. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa7, then c6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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