Mate in 3: queen to b8 (a8·3)
c9-28046Puzzle 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
20. Qxb8+ Kd7 21. Ndb5+ Kc6 22. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Ndb5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #86.
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