Mate in 3: queen to d7 (d4·2)
c9-26386Puzzle 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
23. Qxd7+ Kg6 24. Rc6+ Kh5 25. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
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