Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d2)
c9-24107Puzzle 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
35. Qd8+ Kg7 36. Qg8+ Kh6 37. Qg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#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 Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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