Mate in 3: queen to b6 (b3)
c9-10562Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
25. Qxb6+ Kc8 26. Qb7+ Kd8 27. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #804.
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