Mate in 3: queen to d5 (d1)
c9-23084Puzzle 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
31. Qd5+ e6 32. Qxe6+ Qf7 33. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e6, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #136.
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