Mate in 3: queen to d5 (b3·2)
c9-28461Puzzle 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
31. Qxd5+ Kh7 32. Rxh5+ Kg6 33. Qf5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to h5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rxh5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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