Mate in 3: queen to b7 (a8·2)
c9-16390Puzzle 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
31. Qxb7+ Kxd8 32. Ra8+ Qb8 33. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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