Mate in 3: queen to b5 (b4·3)
c9-21349Puzzle 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
38. Qxb5+ Ka7 39. Ra4+ Ra6 40. Rxa6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Ra4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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