Mate in 3: queen to c5 (f8·4)
c9-27916Puzzle 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
16. Qc5+ b6 17. axb6+ cxb6 18. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then axb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #553.
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