Mate in 3: queen to e8 (e7·6)
c9-22462Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qe8+ Rxe8 27. Rxe8+ Rf8 28. Rfxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe8, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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