Mate in 3: queen to b5 (d3·2)
c9-18898naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
19. Qb5+ c6 20. Bxc6+ Nxc6 21. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
SP-847 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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