Mate in 3: queen to a8 (e4)
c9-20392Puzzle 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. Qxa8+ Kc7 30. Qc6+ Kd8 31. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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