Mate in 3: queen to c6 (b5)
c9-26840Puzzle 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
17. Qxc6+ Rb7 18. Ba6 Kb8 19. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to a6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb7, then Ba6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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