Mate in 3: queen to d5 (b7)
c9-22157Puzzle 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
24. Qd5+ Ke2 25. Qc4+ Kf2 26. Qf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f1 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke2, then Qc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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