Mate in 3: queen to a7 (f2)
c9-26511Puzzle 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
21. Qa7+ Kb4 22. Qxa3+ Kc4 23. Qc3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Qxa3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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