Mate in 3: queen to b7 (d7)
c9-11752Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
32. Qb7+ Ka5 33. Qxa7+ Nxa7 34. Rxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka5, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
Explore position #103Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play