Mate in 3: queen to a6 (e2·2)
c9-27871Puzzle 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. Qa6+ Kxb8 25. Bd6+ Ka8 26. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb8, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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