Mate in 3: queen to e8 (h5)
c9-05416Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
13. Qe8+ Kxe8 14. Nd6+ Kd8 15. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
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