Mate in 3: queen to a4 (e8)
c9-28147Puzzle 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
42. Qa4+ Kb6 43. Qb4+ Ka7 44. Qa5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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