Mate in 3: pawn to b6 (b5·2)
c9-14458Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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. b6 Qa7 27. Qxa7+ Kc8 28. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qa7, then Qxa7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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