Mate in 3: queen to b6 (c5·4)
c9-08949Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
18. Qxb6 Bxe2+ 19. Kxe2 Rde8 20. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to e2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxe2+, then Kxe2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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