Mate in 3: queen to b8 (b1)
c9-25109Puzzle 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
33. Qxb8+ Kh7 34. Re8 a4 35. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Re8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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