Mate in 3: queen to b8 (b5·2)
c9-23789Puzzle 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
34. Qxb8+ Nd8 35. Qxd8+ Kf7 36. e6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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