Mate in 3: queen to e7 (f7·6)
c9-19614Puzzle 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
19. Qe7+ Kb6 20. Qd6+ Rc6 21. c5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #486.
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