Mate in 3: queen to b7 (a6·2)
c9-21907Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
21. Qb7+ Nxb7 22. Na6+ Kc8 23. Rxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to a6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxb7, then Na6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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