Mate in 3: queen to a7 (g1)
c9-22469Puzzle 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
21. Qxa7 Bxg3+ 22. Kf1 Rxd2 23. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: king to f1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg3+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
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