Mate in 3: queen to d6 (d2·2)
c9-21432Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
38. Qd6+ Bc6 39. Qd8+ Kxc5 40. Qd4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #226.
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