Mate in 3: queen to e5 (a1·5)
c9-09878Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Qe5+ Kf8 14. Qe7+ Kg8 15. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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