Mate in 3: queen to d5 (e4·2)
c9-28410Puzzle 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
28. Qd5+ Ke7 29. Qd8+ Ke6 30. Rf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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