Mate in 3: queen to b7 (c6·2)
c9-18869Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
25. Qb7+ Kd7 26. Ne5+ Ke8 27. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #567.
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