Mate in 3: queen to d8 (g5·2)
c9-28011Puzzle 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
29. Qd8+ Ne8 30. Qxe8+ Kg7 31. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Qxe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #437.
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