Mate in 3: queen to a5 (c7·2)
c9-23419Puzzle 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
28. Qa5+ b5 29. Kb1 Nxc1 30. Bb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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