Mate in 3: queen to e8 (c8·6)
c9-14901Puzzle 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
33. Qxe8+ Kxe8 34. Rh8+ Rg8 35. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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