Mate in 3: queen to b6 (a6)
c9-22158Puzzle 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
18. Qxb6+ Ka8 19. Rc7 Nf6 20. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Rc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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