Mate in 3: queen to d7 (d1)
c9-21168Puzzle 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. Qxd7 g6 27. Qe8+ Kg7 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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