Mate in 3: queen to b7 (b8·2)
c9-21594naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
15. Qxb7+ Kxc5 16. Qb6+ Kc4 17. b3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc5, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #382.
SP-382 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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