Mate in 3: queen to d5 (f3)
c9-26825Puzzle 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
27. Qxd5 Kd8 28. Qc6 Rxf5 29. Be7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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