Mate in 3: queen to d8 (e8·3)
c9-09488Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
19. Qd8 Bc8 20. Na7+ Kc5 21. Nb3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc8, then Na7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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