Mate in 3: queen to b7 (f3·3)
c9-28300Puzzle 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
27. Qb7+ Qc7 28. Qxc7+ Kf8 29. Bxb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc7, then Qxc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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