Mate in 3: queen to d8 (f8)
c9-16026Puzzle 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
24. Qxd8+ Kxb7 25. Rf7+ Bc7 26. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #476.
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