Mate in 3: queen to e8 (b8)
c9-09099Puzzle 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
36. Qxe8+ Kg7 37. Qf8+ Kg6 38. Qf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qf8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
Explore position #60Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play