Mate in 3: queen to b2
c9-18730Puzzle 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
26. Qxb2+ Qd4 27. Qxd4+ Kg8 28. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd4, then Qxd4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #99.
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