Mate in 3: queen to d5 (c4·2)
c9-28127Puzzle 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
24. Qxd5+ Ke8 25. c8=Q+ Ke7 26. Bxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then c8=Q+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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