Mate in 3: queen to d7 (a4)
c9-09960Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
33. Qxd7+ Kg6 34. Qe8+ Kh7 35. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qe8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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