Mate in 3: queen to d5 (b3)
c9-27540Puzzle 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
32. Qxd5+ Ke7 33. Qd6+ Ke8 34. Bc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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