Mate in 3: queen to a4 (d4)
c9-27925Puzzle 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
31. Qa4+ Kb6 32. Bc7+ Kc5 33. Nd3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Bc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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