Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a7·6)
c9-28032Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
21. Qb8+ Nc8 22. Nb7+ Kd7 23. Ne5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Nb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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