Mate in 3: queen to d8 (c8·4)
c9-26000Puzzle 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
24. Qd8+ Kg6 25. Qh8 Nxa2 26. Qxh6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to h8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qh8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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