Mate in 3: queen to e6 (d7·5)
c9-21470Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
30. Qe6+ Ke8 31. Bb5+ Kd8 32. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
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