Mate in 3: queen to b4 (a3)
c9-16690Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
19. Qxb4+ Rb6 20. Qxb6+ Ka8 21. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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