Mate in 3: queen to b8 (f4·2)
c9-24822Puzzle 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
28. Qb8+ Kc6 29. Ra6+ Kd7 30. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Ra6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #741.
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