Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e6·2)
c9-20532Puzzle 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
29. Qe8+ Bxe8 30. Rxe8+ Qf8 31. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxe8, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
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