Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a7·4)
c9-14421Puzzle 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
24. Qb8+ Ke7 25. Qxc7+ Ke8 26. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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