Mate in 3: queen to b8 (c7·3)
c9-28294Puzzle 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. Qxb8+ Kf7 26. Rc7+ Ke6 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #450.
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