Mate in 3: queen to b6 (e3)
c9-18981Puzzle 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
30. Qxb6+ Kc8 31. Rc1+ Kd7 32. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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