Mate in 3: queen to d6 (a3·3)
c9-25946Puzzle 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
21. Qxd6+ Kc8 22. Qd7+ Kb8 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
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