Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d4·2)
c9-24159Puzzle 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
38. Qd8+ Kb7 39. Rc7+ Ka6 40. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #811.
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