Mate in 3: queen to a7 (d4·2)
c9-19834Puzzle 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
23. Qa7+ Bb7 24. Qxb7+ Rc7 25. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then Qxb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
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