Mate in 3: queen to c6 (f6·3)
c9-26821Puzzle 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
31. Qc6+ Kb8 32. Rb1+ Ka7 33. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #646.
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