Mate in 3: queen to b6 (b7)
c9-28190Puzzle 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
17. Qb6+ Ke5 18. d4+ Kd5 19. Ne3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then d4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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