Mate in 3: queen to b3 (b1)
c9-25367naming 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
15. Qb3+ Bc4 16. Qxc4+ Kf6 17. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc4, then Qxc4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
SP-313 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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