Mate in 3: queen to d4 (d5)
c9-28062Puzzle 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. Qd4+ Be5 33. Qxe5+ Qf6 34. exf8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Qxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
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