Mate in 3: queen to b8 (b6)
c9-28372naming 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
23. Qb8+ Rc8 24. Qxd6+ Bd7 25. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
SP-74 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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