Mate in 3: queen to c3 (b2)
c9-27608Puzzle 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
20. Qxc3 Qxb3+ 21. axb3 Rfe8 22. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxb3+, then axb3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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