Mate in 3: queen to a7 (d7)
c9-26533Puzzle 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
29. Qxa7+ Kb5 30. Qd7+ Kc5 31. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
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