Mate in 3: queen to d4 (d5·2)
c9-26900Puzzle 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
30. Qxd4 f6 31. Qd8+ Kf7 32. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Qd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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