Mate in 3: queen to d6 (b4)
c9-25779Puzzle 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
30. Qxd6 Bxf2+ 31. Kxf2 Rc4 32. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to f2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf2+, then Kxf2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
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