Mate in 3: queen to e8 (d8·2)
c9-14542Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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. Qxe8+ Kg7 35. Qxh8+ Kf7 36. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxh8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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