Mate in 3: queen to b8 (d6·3)
c9-20848Puzzle 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
28. Qxb8+ Kd7 29. Bb5+ Ke7 30. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bb5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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