Mate in 3: queen to d4 (c3·2)
c9-28133Puzzle 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
26. Qxd4+ Kc8 27. Qxa7 bxc4 28. Rxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxa7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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