Mate in 3: queen to e6 (b3·6)
c9-15896Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
23. Qxe6 Ne8 24. Rc8 b5 25. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to c8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Rc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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