Mate in 3: queen to d7 (d3)
c9-15918Puzzle 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
19. Qd7+ Bxd7 20. cxd7+ Kd8 21. dxc8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxd7, then cxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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