Mate in 3: queen to b6 (d4)
c9-18675Puzzle 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
38. Qb6+ Ka8 39. Rd8+ Bc8 40. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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