Mate in 3: queen to b4 (a4)
c9-17000Puzzle 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
23. Qb4+ Nc5 24. Qb6+ Qc6 25. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc5, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #727.
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