Mate in 3: queen to b8 (c7)
c9-24397Puzzle 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
31. Qb8+ Ke7 32. Qd6+ Ke8 33. Nc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #531.
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