Mate in 3: queen to d6 (c5·4)
c9-16901Puzzle 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
24. Qxd6 Nf2 25. Rxf2 a4 26. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf2, then Rxf2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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