Mate in 3: queen to a3 (a8)
c9-25368Puzzle 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
16. Qa3+ Ke6 17. Qa2+ Kd6 18. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qa2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
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