Mate in 3: queen to b5 (a5)
c9-22403Puzzle 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
22. Qb5+ Kc8 23. Qxd7+ Kb8 24. Nc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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