Mate in 3: queen to d8 (g8)
c9-21491Puzzle 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
23. Qxd8+ Ka7 24. Qxd7 Kb8 25. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#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 Ka7, then Qxd7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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