Mate in 3: queen to b5 (f1·3)
c9-25776Puzzle 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
18. Qb5+ c6 19. Qxc6+ Kd8 20. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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