Mate in 3: queen to a6 (a3·2)
c9-20223Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
16. Qxa6+ Bb7 17. Nxe7+ Qxe7 18. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then Nxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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