Mate in 3: queen to a2
c9-15869Puzzle 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
37. Qxa2+ Kxd3 38. Rb3+ Qc3 39. Qe2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd3, then Rb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #468.
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