Mate in 3: queen to b5 (h5)
c9-27311Puzzle 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
28. Qb5+ Kc8 29. Qc6+ Nc7 30. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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