Mate in 3: queen to a8 (a2·2)
c9-19040Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
25. Qa8+ Kc7 26. Nb5+ Kb6 27. Qa6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
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