Mate in 3: queen to d6 (d5·2)
c9-28473Puzzle 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
22. Qd6+ Kg8 23. Qxb8+ Bd8 24. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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