Mate in 3: queen to b6 (b5)
c9-27026naming 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
35. Qxb6+ Ke8 36. Qb8+ Qc8 37. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
SP-165 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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