Mate in 3: queen to b6 (d4·4)
c9-09896Puzzle 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
27. Qxb6 Bxf3+ 28. Kd2 Bh5 29. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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