Mate in 3: queen to e5 (f5)
c9-19337Puzzle 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
34. Qe5+ Ka8 35. Qxh8+ Qc8 36. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxh8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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