Mate in 3: queen to d5 (a5·2)
c9-17625Puzzle 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
28. Qxd5 e5 29. Qe6+ Kd8 30. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then Qe6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
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