Mate in 3: queen to d5 (f3·2)
c9-11991Puzzle 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
31. Qxd5+ Kc7 32. Bxd6+ Kd8 33. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Bxd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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