Mate in 3: queen to b6 (e6)
c9-24215Puzzle 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
33. Qxb6+ Ka8 34. Qa6+ Kb8 35. Rb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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