Mate in 3: queen to b8 (b6·2)
c9-13285naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2210Theme: 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
29. Qb8+ Kd7 30. Rb7+ Ke6 31. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #860.
SP-860 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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