Mate in 3: queen to a7 (h7)
c9-27912Puzzle 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
40. Qxa7 g5 41. Rf7 g4 42. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Rf7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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