Mate in 3: queen to d7 (b5·2)
c9-22659Puzzle 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
24. Qxd7+ Kb6 25. Rb1+ Ka5 26. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rb1+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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