Mate in 3: queen to e6 (a2)
c9-19824Puzzle 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
13. Qxe6+ Kf8 14. Nxh8 h5 15. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #674.
Explore position #674Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play