Mate in 3: queen to d6 (d2·3)
c9-17204Puzzle 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
32. Qxd6 Qh2+ 33. Kxh2 gxf4 34. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to h2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qh2+, then Kxh2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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