Mate in 3: queen to d6 (e7)
c9-26781Puzzle 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
19. Qd6+ Kc8 20. Ba6+ Qb7 21. cxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Ba6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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