Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d1)
c9-21985Puzzle 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
32. Qd8+ Bc8 33. Qxc8+ Rb8 34. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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