Mate in 3: queen to b6 (e3·2)
c9-15123Puzzle 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
35. Qb6+ Kc8 36. Re8+ Bxe8 37. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
Explore position #889Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play