Mate in 3: queen to c6 (c1)
c9-25917Puzzle 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
19. Qxc6+ Kd8 20. Qc7+ Ke8 21. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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