Mate in 3: queen to d4 (d2)
c9-28385Puzzle 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. Qxd4+ Ke6 30. Rf5 Kxe7 31. Re1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Rf5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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