Mate in 3: queen to d6 (e5·6)
c9-19001Puzzle 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
34. Qxd6 Rb6 35. Qb8+ Ka6 36. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Qb8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #734.
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