Mate in 3: queen to b3 (a4)
c9-28376Puzzle 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
15. Qb3+ Bb4 16. Qxb4+ Kc8 17. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb4, then Qxb4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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