Mate in 3: queen to d6 (e7·2)
c9-14019Puzzle 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
22. Qxd6+ Ka8 23. Qa6+ Kb8 24. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qa6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
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