Mate in 1: queen to b7 (a6)
c9-04673Puzzle rating: 850Theme: 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
17. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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