Mate in 3: king to b2 (b3)
c9-16547Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
36. Kxb2 b6 37. Qc7+ Ka8 38. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #701.
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