Mate in 3: queen to e8 (b8·2)
c9-22230Puzzle 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
28. Qxe8+ Kh7 29. Qe7+ Kg8 30. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
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