Mate in 3: queen to b5 (d3·3)
c9-25081naming 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
11. Qb5+ Kc7 12. cxd4+ Bc6 13. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then cxd4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
SP-315 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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