Mate in 3: queen to d6 (c5·2)
c9-27058Puzzle 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
15. Qd6+ Kc8 16. axb5 e5 17. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then axb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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