Mate in 3: queen to d8
c9-06204Puzzle 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
17. Qxd8+ Kg7 18. Rg1+ Kh6 19. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Rg1+ and you win the bishop.
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