Mate in 3: queen to b6 (d4·5)
c9-12594Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
29. Qb6+ Kc8 30. Bxb7+ Kb8 31. Na6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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