Mate in 3: queen to a6 (d3)
c9-28356Puzzle 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
36. Qa6+ Ba7 37. Rb8+ Kxb8 38. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ba7, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #934.
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