Mate in 3: queen to d6 (a3·4)
c9-28292Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
33. Qd6+ Kc8 34. Bxe5 g6 35. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
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