Mate in 3: queen to b3 (b8)
c9-24587Puzzle 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
29. Qb3+ Nc4 30. Qxc4+ Kd6 31. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc4, then Qxc4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #467.
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