Mate in 3: queen to d4 (a1·5)
c9-14657Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Qxd4+ Kxe7 31. Qg7+ Qf7 32. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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