Mate in 3: queen to b5 (b4)
c9-11317Puzzle 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
24. Qxb5+ Rc6 25. Qxc6+ Kd8 26. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #481.
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