Mate in 3: queen to f8 (d6·2)
c9-22928Puzzle 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
38. Qf8+ Bd8 39. Qxd8+ Bc8 40. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
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