Mate in 3: queen to b5 (b4·2)
c9-11628Puzzle 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
23. Qxb5 Ka7 24. Qb8+ Ka6 25. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #727.
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