Mate in 3: queen to b6 (a6·2)
c9-23682Puzzle 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
34. Qxb6+ Kd5 35. Rd8+ Kc4 36. Qd4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Rd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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