Mate in 3: queen to a8 (d5)
c9-23029Puzzle 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
22. Qa8+ Kb5 23. Nc3+ Kc4 24. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Nc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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