Mate in 3: queen to d8 (g5)
c9-20494Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qxd8+ Ka7 27. Qa8+ Kb6 28. Bd4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qa8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #771.
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