Mate in 3: queen to d6 (e5·3)
c9-12848Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
31. Qd6+ Ke8 32. Re5+ Be6 33. Bg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Re5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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