Mate in 3: queen to a7 (b6)
c9-23788Puzzle 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
29. Qxa7 Ba2+ 30. Kxa2 Re8 31. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to a2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ba2+, then Kxa2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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