Mate in 3: queen to d6 (f6)
c9-27737Puzzle 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
28. Qxd6 Ne6 29. Bg4 e4 30. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne6, then Bg4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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