Mate in 3: queen to b2 (a3)
c9-22976Puzzle 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
35. Qb2+ Rb4 36. Qxb4+ Ka8 37. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb4, then Qxb4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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