Mate in 3: queen to b5 (f1·5)
c9-22183Puzzle 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
23. Qxb5+ Ka7 24. Qxa5+ Kb8 25. Qxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qxa5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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