Mate in 3: queen to d7 (f7·2)
c9-21989Puzzle 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
24. Qd7+ Kc5 25. g6+ Kb6 26. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then g6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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