Mate in 3: queen to e5
c9-07574Puzzle 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
10. Qxe5+ Kd8 11. Qf6+ Kc7 12. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
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