Mate in 3: queen to d5 (b3·3)
c9-19073Puzzle 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. Qxd5 Ke7 35. Rxf7+ Ke8 36. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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