Mate in 3: queen to b6 (c5·2)
c9-12687Puzzle 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
19. Qb6+ Ka8 20. Bxc7 b4 21. Qa6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Bxc7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
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