Mate in 3: queen to d5
c9-06834Puzzle 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
15. Qd5+ Kf6 16. Nd7+ Rxd7 17. e5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
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