Mate in 3: queen to b6 (g1·2)
c9-10070Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
17. Qb6 Kd5 18. Qb3+ Kc5 19. Bb6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b6.
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Qb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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