Mate in 3: queen to b6 (e3·3)
c9-22289Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
31. Qxb6 Bc2+ 32. Rxc2 e3 33. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc2+, then Rxc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
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