Mate in 3: queen to b6 (d6)
c9-24352Puzzle 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
41. Qxb6+ Ka8 42. Qxc7 b4 43. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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