Mate in 3: queen to c5 (e7·2)
c9-25433Puzzle 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
34. Qc5+ Kb8 35. Qc6 Rxf7 36. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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