Mate in 3: queen to d4 (e3·3)
c9-24281Puzzle 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
26. Qd4+ Qf6 27. Qxf6+ Kh7 28. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf6, then Qxf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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