Mate in 3: queen to a6 (b5·2)
c9-21862Puzzle 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
26. Qxa6 Nd3+ 27. cxd3 f5 28. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd3+, then cxd3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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