Mate in 3: queen to a3 (a7)
c9-26481Puzzle 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
36. Qa3+ Qc5 37. Qxc5+ d6 38. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc5, then Qxc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #32.
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