Mate in 3: queen to b6 (b3·2)
c9-20543Puzzle 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
37. Qb6+ Kd7 38. Qc7+ Ke6 39. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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