Mate in 3: queen to e8 (d8)
c9-21974Puzzle 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
27. Qxe8+ Kh7 28. Rf8 Be4 29. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rf8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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