Mate in 3: queen to d6 (a3·2)
c9-25505Puzzle 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
20. Qd6+ Ke8 21. Qd7+ Kf8 22. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #685.
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