Mate in 3: queen to b4 (b6)
c9-23608Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Qb4+ Kc7 37. Qb8+ Kxc6 38. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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