Mate in 3: queen to a2 (h2)
c9-26752Puzzle 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. Qxa2 b4 37. Bxd5 f5 38. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b4, then Bxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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