Mate in 3: queen to d6 (e5·4)
c9-22236Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
30. Qd6+ Kc8 31. Qf8+ Kc7 32. d6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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