Mate in 3: queen to c8 (b8·3)
c9-28444Puzzle 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
20. Qxc8+ Ka7 21. Qb8+ Ka6 22. Rb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qb8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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