Mate in 3: queen to b6 (a5)
c9-24351naming 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
26. Qxb6+ Kc8 27. Re8+ Qd8 28. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Re8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
SP-898 · 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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