Mate in 3: queen to c8 (b7·2)
c9-28365Puzzle 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
33. Qc8+ Kf7 34. Bb3+ Kf6 35. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Bb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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