Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d4·5)
c9-13346Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
30. Qd8+ Ka7 31. Bxc5+ Ka6 32. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Bxc5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #839.
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