Mate in 3: queen to d5 (e4·3)
c9-20163Puzzle 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
17. Qd5+ Kf8 18. Nxg6+ Nxg6 19. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
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