Mate in 3: queen to d5 (f7)
c9-28338Puzzle 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
34. Qd5+ Ke8 35. Qc6+ Rxc6 36. Bxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #551.
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