Mate in 3: queen to a8 (a6·2)
c9-22663Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Qa8+ Kc7 23. Qxb7+ Kd8 24. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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