Mate in 3: queen to a6 (e2)
c9-21928Puzzle 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
31. Qa6+ Kb2 32. Rd2+ Kc1 33. O-O#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (#1).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb2, then Rd2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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