Mate in 3: queen to c4 (f4)
c9-27551Puzzle 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
36. Qxc4+ Kb6 37. Qc5+ Ka6 38. Qa5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #796.
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