Mate in 3: queen to b6 (c5·3)
c9-18263Puzzle 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
22. Qb6+ Kxc8 23. Ra8+ Kd7 24. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc8, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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