Mate in 3: queen to b4
c9-12980Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
25. Qxb4 Kd7 26. Qb8 Rc7 27. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to b8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qb8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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