Mate in 3: queen to d8 (d7·3)
c9-28478Puzzle 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. Qxd8+ Ka7 32. Re7+ Ka6 33. Qxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Re7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #734.
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