Mate in 3: queen to c4 (f1)
c9-26392Puzzle 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
25. Qc4+ Kb6 26. Rd6+ Ka5 27. Nxb3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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