Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d1·2)
c9-23612Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
25. Qd8+ Kg7 26. Qxg8+ Kf6 27. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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