Mate in 3: queen to a7 (d4·3)
c9-22547Puzzle 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
17. Qxa7+ Kb4 18. Qa4+ Kc5 19. Qd4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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