Mate in 3: queen to b2 (e2)
c9-15655Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
27. Qb2+ Kc8 28. Qxb8+ Kd7 29. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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