Mate in 3: queen to a4 (c2)
c9-25424Puzzle 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
35. Qa4+ Kb7 36. Qa8+ Kc7 37. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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