Mate in 3: queen to e8 (h5·3)
c9-20267Puzzle 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
24. Qe8+ Ka7 25. Qb8+ Ka6 26. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
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