Mate in 3: queen to d6 (b8)
c9-22619Puzzle 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
37. Qxd6+ Ka7 38. Qd4+ b6 39. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qd4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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