Mate in 3: queen to d6 (d7)
c9-23208Puzzle 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
28. Qxd6+ Ka8 29. Qc7 g3 30. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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