Mate in 3: queen to d7 (d5·3)
c9-16953Puzzle 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
34. Qd7+ Kf8 35. Qxd8+ Kg7 36. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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