Mate in 3: queen to d7 (e8)
c9-20378Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
29. Qd7+ Kb8 30. Qd8+ Ka7 31. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #543.
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