Mate in 3: queen to d3 (f3)
c9-17933Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
26. Qd3+ Rd4 27. Qxd4+ Qd6 28. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd4, then Qxd4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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