Mate in 3: queen to b6 (a7)
c9-27886Puzzle 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. Qxb6 bxc6 26. Ne5 cxd5 27. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead bxc6, then Ne5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
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