Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d7·4)
c9-25359Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. Qxd8+ Ka7 22. Nxc6+ bxc6 23. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Nxc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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