Mate in 3: queen to d4 (a4)
c9-12269Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
38. Qd4 Rd7 39. Rc8+ Rd8 40. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d4.
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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