Mate in 3: queen to e6 (c4·2)
c9-21661Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
26. Qxe6+ Kh5 27. Ng3+ Kh4 28. Qh3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Ng3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
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