Mate in 3: queen to d6 (f8·2)
c9-21488Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
42. Qd6+ Kc8 43. Qd7+ Kb8 44. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
Explore position #735Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play