Mate in 3: queen to d4 (f2)
c9-23365Puzzle 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
33. Qxd4+ Rb6 34. Qxa4+ Ra6 35. Qxa6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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