Mate in 3: queen to d8 (c8·3)
c9-28362Puzzle 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
27. Qd8+ Ke5 28. Qf6+ Ke4 29. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #691.
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