Mate in 3: queen to d6 (b6·2)
c9-15390Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
35. Qd6+ Kxc4 36. Qd3+ Kb4 37. Qb3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc4, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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