Mate in 3: queen to e8 (c8·3)
c9-16504Puzzle 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
23. Qxe8+ Kh7 24. Qg6+ Kg8 25. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qg6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #46.
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