Mate in 3: queen to a6 (b5)
c9-26831Puzzle 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
25. Qa6+ Kb8 26. bxa5+ Bb4 27. Rxb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then bxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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