Mate in 3: queen to d7 (d4·3)
c9-10618Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
24. Qd7+ Kb8 25. Nc6+ Ka8 26. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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