Mate in 3: queen to b5 (b3)
c9-11624Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
34. Qxb5+ Kc7 35. Qb7+ Kd6 36. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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