Mate in 3: queen to a6 (a5)
c9-21946Puzzle 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
22. Qa6+ Rb7 23. Qxb7+ Kd8 24. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb7, then Qxb7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #553.
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