Mate in 3: queen to a6 (a7)
c9-26285Puzzle 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
14. Qa6+ Rb7 15. Qxa8+ Rb8 16. Na7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb7, then Qxa8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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