Mate in 3: queen to b3 (e3)
c9-24313Puzzle 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
22. Qb3+ Ka7 23. Bb8+ Ka6 24. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Bb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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