Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a7·3)
c9-26588Puzzle 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
22. Qb8+ Ke7 23. Bf8+ Kd7 24. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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