Mate in 3: queen to d5 (d7·2)
c9-20237Puzzle 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
26. Qxd5 Kh7 27. Qh5+ Kg8 28. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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