Mate in 3: queen to a5 (d2·4)
c9-22896Puzzle 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
36. Qa5+ Kb8 37. Qxb6 g4 38. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #311.
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