Mate in 3: queen to a8 (d5·2)
c9-24225Puzzle 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
32. Qa8+ Kf7 33. Nd6+ Bxd6 34. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
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