Mate in 3: queen to d5 (c6)
c9-26474Puzzle 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
15. Qxd5+ Kc8 16. Rd1 Kxc7 17. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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