Mate in 3: queen to e6 (h3)
c9-17814Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qe6+ Kc7 24. Qxe5+ Kd7 25. Bg4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #796.
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