Mate in 3: queen to a8 (g2·2)
c9-26264Puzzle 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
37. Qa8+ Re8 38. Qxe8+ Nxe8 39. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #109.
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