Mate in 3: queen to d6 (b6)
c9-21913Puzzle 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
33. Qxd6 d4 34. Rf8+ Kg7 35. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d4, then Rf8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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