Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e1)
c9-12721Puzzle 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
28. Qe8+ Rf7 29. Bxf7+ Kh7 30. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Bxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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