Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f5)
c9-27188Puzzle 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
31. Qc5+ b6 32. Qxc7+ Ka8 33. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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