Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a7·2)
c9-22787Puzzle 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. Qxb8+ Bd8 23. Qxd8+ Kxd8 24. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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