Mate in 3: queen to d6 (f4·2)
c9-15336Puzzle 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
30. Qxd6+ Kd8 31. Ne6+ Ke8 32. Bg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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