Mate in 3: queen to a5 (c3)
c9-22616Puzzle 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
30. Qxa5+ Kd7 31. Qd8+ Ke6 32. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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