Mate in 3: queen to a5 (a4)
c9-18044Puzzle 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
29. Qa5+ Rb6 30. Qxb6+ Qc7 31. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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