Mate in 3: queen to b5 (b3·2)
c9-22464Puzzle 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
29. Qxb5+ Kc7 30. Rc8+ Kd6 31. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
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