Mate in 3: queen to a5 (d2·3)
c9-28439Puzzle 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
27. Qa5+ Kc8 28. Qa8+ Kc7 29. b6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #219.
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