Mate in 3: queen to b8
c9-14551Puzzle 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. Qb8+ Rd8 26. Qxd8+ Kf7 27. Rf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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