Mate in 3: queen to c5 (e5)
c9-26070Puzzle 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
38. Qxc5 h5 39. Qxh5+ Kg7 40. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h5, then Qxh5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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