Mate in 3: queen to d8 (a5)
c9-23541Puzzle 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
35. Qd8+ Ka7 36. Qc7+ Qb7 37. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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