Mate in 3: queen to a6 (c4)
c9-11572Puzzle 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. Qa6+ Kd7 23. Bxe6+ Kd6 24. Bxf4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bxe6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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