Mate in 3: queen to b6 (f2·3)
c9-13358naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2170Theme: 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
21. Qb6 Bb2+ 22. Rxb2 Bxa6 23. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb2+, then Rxb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
SP-803 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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