Mate in 3: queen to a7 (f2·2)
c9-23728Puzzle 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
24. Qa7+ Rb7 25. Rc2+ Nc5 26. Rxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb7, then Rc2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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