Mate in 3: queen to d8 (c8·5)
c9-09829Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
18. Qd8+ Kxe6 19. Rxf6+ Kxe5 20. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe6, then Rxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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