Mate in 3: queen to e5 (b5·2)
c9-14759Puzzle 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. Qxe5+ Kd7 32. Rc7+ Kd8 33. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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