Mate in 3: queen to e5 (e8·2)
c9-21660Puzzle 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
27. Qe5+ d6 28. Rf7+ Kc6 29. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d6, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
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