Mate in 3: queen to d3 (d2)
c9-24256Puzzle 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
29. Qd3+ Be4 30. Qxe4+ Kh6 31. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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