Mate in 3: queen to b6 (b4)
c9-14238Puzzle 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
26. Qb6+ cxb6 27. axb6+ Ka8 28. Rxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead cxb6, then axb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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