Mate in 3: queen to b6
c9-17573Puzzle 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
29. Qxb6+ Kc8 30. Qb7+ Kd8 31. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qb7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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