Mate in 3: queen to a3 (b2)
c9-27794Puzzle 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
24. Qa3+ Nb4 25. Qxb4+ Kd5 26. Bb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb4, then Qxb4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #942.
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