Mate in 3: queen to b5 (a4)
c9-26067Puzzle 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
25. Qxb5+ Kd8 26. Qb7 f5 27. Ne6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qb7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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