Mate in 3: queen to b2 (b4)
c9-23486Puzzle 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
36. Qxb2 b5 37. Qe5+ Kc8 38. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Qe5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #70.
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