Mate in 3: queen to a8 (a7)
c9-22696Puzzle 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. Qa8+ Rb8 31. Qa6+ Rb7 32. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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