Mate in 3: queen to d5 (a8)
c9-20417Puzzle 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
27. Qd5+ Ke7 28. Bb4+ Ke8 29. Bh5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #137.
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