Mate in 3: queen to c8 (c2)
c9-27334Puzzle 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. Qc8+ Nd8 32. Qxd8+ Kxd8 33. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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