Mate in 3: queen to d5 (d7)
c9-23678Puzzle 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
21. Qxd5+ c6 22. Qxc6+ Kb8 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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