Mate in 3: queen to a7 (c7)
c9-17463Puzzle 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
19. Qxa7+ Kxb5 20. Qa4+ Kc5 21. Qb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb5, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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