Mate in 3: queen to b5 (d5)
c9-28065Puzzle 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
25. Qb5+ Kc8 26. Qa6+ Kb8 27. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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