Mate in 3: queen to b7 (b8)
c9-26348Puzzle 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
24. Qxb7+ Kd8 25. Qxe7+ Kc8 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #46.
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