Mate in 3: queen to b5 (a4·3)
c9-11259Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
21. Qb5 Qxc6 22. Qxc6+ Kb8 23. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #707.
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