Mate in 3: queen to a7 (d4·4)
c9-10969Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
20. Qxa7 Qxe7 21. Qb8+ Kd7 22. Nc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxe7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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