Mate in 3: queen to e6 (e3·3)
c9-21441Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
11. Qe6+ Kxg5 12. f4+ Kh4 13. Qe1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg5, then f4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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