Mate in 3: queen to b5 (a4·2)
c9-26238naming 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
24. Qb5+ Kc8 25. Qa6+ Kb8 26. Rb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
SP-665 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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