Mate in 3: queen to e5 (a1·2)
c9-22383Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Qxe5 f6 27. Qxb8+ Kf7 28. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Qxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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