Mate in 3: queen to c5 (c4·5)
c9-27023Puzzle 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. Qxc5+ Bd6 18. Qxd6+ Qe7 19. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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