Mate in 3: queen to e6 (g4·2)
c9-22465Puzzle 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. Qxe6+ Kb5 27. Qd7+ Kc4 28. Qa4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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