Mate in 3: queen to e4 (g6)
c9-09544Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
25. Qe4 Rc6 26. Qe8+ Rc8 27. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e4.
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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