Mate in 3: queen to d7 (b5·3)
c9-22350Puzzle 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
20. Qd7+ Kb7 21. Bc5+ Ka6 22. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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