Mate in 3: queen to d7 (b5·4)
c9-08875Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
13. Qxd7+ Nxd7 14. Nb7+ Ke8 15. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxd7, then Nb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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