Mate in 3: queen to b6 (c5·5)
c9-15684Puzzle 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
24. Qb6 g4 25. Rd8+ Rxd8 26. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b6.
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g4, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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