Mate in 3: queen to d5 (b5)
c9-23598Puzzle 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
30. Qd5+ Rc6 31. Nc5+ Kc7 32. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc6, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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