Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a7)
c9-20895Puzzle 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
25. Qb8+ Bc8 26. Qxc8+ Rd8 27. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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