Mate in 3: queen to e7 (c5·2)
c9-18390Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
24. Qe7+ Kg6 25. Rxe6+ Kh5 26. Qxh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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