Mate in 3: queen to b4 (c3)
c9-15331Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
37. Qb4+ Kc6 38. Qb7+ Kc5 39. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #756.
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