Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d2·2)
c9-24240Puzzle 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
32. Qxd8+ Kb7 33. Rxb6+ Ka7 34. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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