Mate in 3: queen to a5 (e1·3)
c9-24405Puzzle 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
39. Qxa5 Rxe5 40. Qb6 Re2 41. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe5, then Qb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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