Mate in 3: queen to f6 (e5·5)
c9-09987Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
34. Qf6+ Kg8 35. Qg6+ Kh8 36. Be5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
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