Mate in 3: queen to c4 (c7)
c9-27382Puzzle 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
30. Qc4+ Kd7 31. Qd5+ Ke8 32. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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