Mate in 3: queen to a7
c9-12552Puzzle 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
26. Qxa7+ Nb7 27. Rxb7+ Kd8 28. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb7, then Rxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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