Mate in 3: queen to b5 (c6)
c9-23960naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
37. Qxb5+ Kc8 38. Qa6+ Kb8 39. Rb3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
SP-749 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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