Mate in 3: queen to e6 (d6)
c9-16039Puzzle 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
27. Qxe6 Bb7 28. Rxb7 Rf8 29. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then Rxb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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