Mate in 3: queen to a6 (b7)
c9-23180Puzzle 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
33. Qa6+ Kd5 34. Qxd3+ Kc6 35. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Qxd3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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