Mate in 3: queen to d4 (f2·2)
c9-26929Puzzle 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. Qxd4+ Kc7 20. b6+ axb6 21. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then b6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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