Mate in 3: queen to b3 (b6)
c9-11403Puzzle 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
33. Qb3+ Rd5 34. Qxd5+ Kf6 35. Nd3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd5, then Qxd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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