Mate in 3: queen to d4
c9-01204Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
11. Qd4+ Ke6 12. Qe3+ Kf6 13. Bb2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qe3+ and you stay on top.
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