Mate in 3: queen to d3 (a6)
c9-09534Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
26. Qd3+ Ke5 27. Qb5+ Bc5 28. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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