Mate in 3: queen to d7 (b5)
c9-21741Puzzle 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
31. Qd7+ Kg8 32. Qxe6+ Rf7 33. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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