Mate in 3: queen to d8 (c7)
c9-28397Puzzle 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. Qxd8+ Qb8 27. b7+ Ka7 28. Qxa5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb8, then b7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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