Mate in 3: queen to b8 (b2)
c9-23523Puzzle 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
21. Qb8+ Qc8 22. Rxd7+ Rxd7 23. Nc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc8, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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