Mate in 3: queen to d6 (e6)
c9-11493Puzzle 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
28. Qxd6+ Ka5 29. b4+ cxb4 30. cxb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka5, then b4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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