Mate in 3: queen to a4 (b3)
c9-25041Puzzle 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
30. Qxa4+ Kb6 31. Rb1+ Kc5 32. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rb1+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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